HOW TO STUDY EFFECTIVELY (PART 1)
ASPIRE STUDY SYSTEM Study is nothing else but a possession of the mind -Thomas Hobbes,1651 english.
Test of the A.S.P.I.R.E. excercise.
A: Approach/attitude/arrange ¤ approach your studies with a positive attitude. ¤ arrange your shedule to eliminate distractions.
S: Select/survey/scan ¤ select a reasonable chunk of material to study. ¤ survey the headings,graphics,pre and post questions to get an overview ¤ scan the text for keyword and vocabulary.mark what you don't understand
P:piece together the parts ¤ put aside your books and notes ¤ piece together what you've studied,either alone, with a study pal,or group:summarize wat u understand I: Investigate/inquire/inspect ¤investigate alternative sources of information you can refer to:other text books,websites,experts and other resources 4 assistance. ¤ Inspect wat u did not understand
R: re-examíne/reflect/relay ¤re-examine the content/reflect on the material/relay understanding ¤ re examine:what questions are there to ask? Is there something i am missing? ¤ reflect:how can i apply this to my project? Is there a new application for it. ¤ relay:can i explain this to my fellow student? Will they understand it better if i do?
E: evaluate/examind/explore
¤ evaluate your grades on test.look for a pattern
¤examine your progress:toward archieving your goals
¤ explore options:with a teacher,support,professional,tutor,parents if you are not satisfied.
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